Ghana has taken the extraordinary step of shutting down its embassy in Washington, D.C., following an explosive corruption scandal that has rocked its diplomatic corps. The closure, described by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as “temporary but necessary,” comes in the wake of a forensic audit that revealed large-scale fraud involving illegal visa issuance and…
A British Airways passenger was arrested at Kotoka International Airport (KIA) in Accra on Sunday, May 25, 2025, for attempting to smuggle approximately 18 kilograms of cannabis onto a flight bound for London. The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) intercepted the suspect during routine security checks. The seized cannabis has an estimated street value of $232,000….
Real Madrid legend Luka Modrić has officially announced he will leave the Spanish giants after the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, ending a glittering 13-year career at the Santiago Bernabéu. The 39-year-old Croatian midfielder confirmed the news via social media, stating, “The time has come”, signaling the close of one of the most successful eras…
The Ghana National Service Authority (GNSA) has issued a firm directive to all National Service Personnel who are concurrently engaged in full-time employment to immediately report to any of the Authority’s Regional Offices or its Head Office in Accra.
Ghana’s cedi has become a global standout. In April 2025, it was named the best-performing currency in the world, according to Bloomberg, appreciating nearly 16% against the US dollar.
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) latest World Health Statistics Report 2025 reveals a significant global health setback: life expectancy has declined by 1.8 years between 2019 and 2021, marking the sharpest drop in recent history and effectively reversing a decade of progress . While the report highlights substantial declines in regions such as the Americas…
A recent video capturing Sammy Gyamfi, National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and Acting CEO of the Ghana Gold Board, handing over an undisclosed amount of U.S. dollars to Evangelist Patricia Asiedua, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, has ignited a nationwide debate. The incident has drawn varied reactions from political figures, economists,…
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has officially appointed Carlo Ancelotti as the new head coach of the Brazil national football team. The announcement was made on Monday, confirming that Ancelotti will assume his new role on May 26, 2025, following the conclusion of the current European club season. Ancelotti, 65, will become the first foreign…
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman appeared before the U.S. Senate today to discuss the future of artificial intelligence (AI), addressing lawmakers’ questions on regulation, safety, and the ethical implications of rapidly advancing AI technologies. The hearing, streamed live on YouTube, provided a platform for Altman to outline OpenAI’s commitment to responsible AI development and to advocate…
President John Dramani Mahama has announced significant progress in the investigations surrounding the 13th African Games, held in Accra in March 2024.
